5 Ways To Record Streaming Audio

Streaming audio is an audio signal that is delivered to your computer through the use of the Internet. However, it is different from the other internet audio types because it can’t be downloaded to your computer as an mp3, wav, au or other kind of file. So what should you do if you want to take off the audio off a site and listen to it later? That’s where software comes in. In this article we share a few tools that can help you record streaming audio.

Unlike other types of audio recordings, streaming audio can only be heard on your computer when it is buffered and played back – so as the audio is playing, there’s more audio data downloading or streaming. But the trouble with this is that it can be interrupted by internet congestion. You’ll often see this when listening to internet radio through programs like RealPlayer.

This is another reason why streaming audio recording tools can be very handy.

1. Freecorder
This is a freeware tool manufactured by Applian Technologies. And since it’s freeware, it can be used by everyone interested in recording streaming audio. There is no fee for downloading, and its safe for viruses and spyware. Freecorder works well when recording streaming audio from online radio.

2. Replay AV
Replay AV is another product from Applian Technology that allows you to capture, then record streaming audio. It efficiently saves audio streaming bytes from the Internet. It supports Real Flash, Windows Media and Shoutcast. Its manufacturers claim it is so user friendly that you only need to click two buttons. You first click “stream capture” and then play the clip you have captured and record it. This is a sophisticated tool with many audio functions. For example it has an audio recording tool that you can use for recording ebooks, and a podcast recording tool. With the accompanying Applian Media Courier, streaming audio recordings can be sent to you by email automatically.

3. iRadio
This shareware which is priced at $39.95 can capture audio streaming data from almost any online radio station. It supports the popular stream formats of most online radios and it allows you to play and at the same time record streaming audio from these stations.

4. Replay Music
This shareware costs the same as iRadio and allows you to record streaming audio from Internet radios, complete with the name of the artists, the album and song title. Aptly called a streaming music recorder, Replay Music can capture MP3 files from any source of streaming audio. It is capable of capturing and recording audio from iTunes Store, MySpace, Internet radios like Yahoo Launchcast, Radio@Netscape, AOL Radio and many others.

5. Super MP3 Recorder Pro
This software allows you to record internet streaming audio as well as music from Windows Media Player, Real Player, or Winamp. Its Voice Activation System is capable of skipping or stopping a recording. This is especially useful when recording streaming audio and encountering internet congestion resulting in a temporary stopping of the audio stream.

These are a number of ways to record streaming audio through special software so that you can enjoy your news report or hit song at a later time. You ought to take advantage of the best software that is available to you, especially if you intend to pay for it.

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